South Africa

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST TRAVEL

Checklist of Documents to be Submitted:

Machine readable valid passport with at least two (2) unused (blank) pages labeled Visa when presented at the Embassy or Consulate; one page for affixing the visa or permit by the embassy/consulate and the other page for endorsement of entry/departure stamp by the South African Immigration Services. Passport must be valid for 30 more days after the intended return date from South Africa

A duly completed Visa application form DHA-84 signed by applicantNote: Under Permanent Residential Address, please state the address in the United States where you reside.

Two (2) passport photos with white or light background

A valid return/round trip air flight or proof of reservation

Certified/notarized copy of birth certificate in case of children below 18 years

Consent letter from parent(s) in case of child/children traveling alone or with other parent

A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit

Proof of hotel accommodation (confirmed hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from the host (relative or friend) in South Africa

Proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (copy of I.D. Book/ passport if South African citizen,) or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in South Africa, certified by the South African Police Service.

Non-refundable fee of $36.00 money order

Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.

Attention New York Applicants: The South African Consulate General in New York will no longer accept prepaid envelope/labels from FedEx and UPS with immediate effect. Applicants are welcome to enclose only US Postal Service self-addressed, pre-paid courier envelope for this office to facilitate return services.

Processing time is 5 business days and may take up to 10 days during peak season.

Smart Visas and Passport Services Fee: $ 65.00

Note: There will be an extra charge of $ 5.00 if paid on our online system.